Bedford primary schools deliver strong results across a large and diverse town, with 70% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally. 17% achieve the higher standard, more than double England's 8%. Great Ouse Primary Academy, Sharnbrook Primary, and The Hills Academy are among the highest-performing options, with 95% of schools rated Good or Outstanding, above England's 90%. With 87 schools serving Bedford, families in Goldington, Kempston, Brickhill, and Putnoe have extensive choice across well-established neighbourhoods. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #34 | Alameda Middle School | State | Primary | 9-13 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Russell Lower School | State | Primary | 5-9 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | The Firs Lower School | State | Primary | 2-9 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 9-13 years
State • Primary • 5-9 years
State • Primary • 2-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #25 | Arnold Academy | State | Primary | 9-13 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Orchard School & Nursery | Independent | Primary | 0-9 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| N/A | Ramsey Manor Lower School | State | Primary | 4-9 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 9-13 years
Independent • Primary • 0-9 years
State • Primary • 4-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #38 | St James' CofE Academy, Bedford | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | John Donne Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Requires Improvement |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | The Hills Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #8 | Brickhill Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #37 | Scott Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School | Independent | Primary | 0-7 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
Independent • Primary • 0-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Bromham CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Bedford Girls' School | Independent | All-through | 7-18 years | Girls | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 7-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #46 | Carlton CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Polam School | Independent | Primary | 1-9 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • Primary • 1-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Cauldwell School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | Ursula Taylor Church of England School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #23 | Livingstone Primary School, Bedford | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #35 | Sheerhatch Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #44 | Cotton End Forest School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #24 | Holywell School | State | Primary | 9-13 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| N/A | Cranfield Church of England Academy | State | Primary | 2-9 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 9-13 years
State • Primary • 2-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Bedford School | Independent | All-through | 7-18+ years | Boys | Church of England | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 7-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Elstow School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Pinchmill Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #40 | Woodland Middle School Academy | State | Primary | 9-13 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Flitwick Lower School | State | Primary | 2-9 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Kingsmoor Lower School | State | Primary | 2-9 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Templefield Lower School | State | Primary | 2-9 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 9-13 years
State • Primary • 2-9 years
State • Primary • 2-9 years
State • Primary • 2-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Castle Newnham School, Goldington Road | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
| #18 | Goldington Green Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Gravenhurst Academy | State | Primary | 5-9 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Primary • 5-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #36 | Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Great Denham Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Harrold Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Haynes Lower School | State | Primary | 2-9 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 2-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Houghton Conquest Lower School | State | Primary | 2-9 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 2-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Husborne Crawley Lower School | State | Primary | 4-9 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Great Ouse Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #4 | Kempston Rural Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #13 | Camestone School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #19 | Hazeldene School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #26 | Balliol Primary School, Bedford | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #29 | Lakeview School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
| #32 | Springfield Primary School, Bedford | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #33 | King's Oak Primary School, Bedford | State | Primary | 1-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #42 | Shackleton Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #43 | Westfield Primary School, Bedford | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #47 | St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School and Nursery | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| N/A | Bedford Road Primary Academy | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 1-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Kymbrook Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Thomas Johnson Lower School | State | Primary | 3-9 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | Edith Cavell Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Bedford Greenacre Independent School | Independent | All-through | 0-18 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| N/A | Bedford Modern School | Independent | All-through | 7-18 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
Independent • All-through • 0-18 years
Independent • All-through • 7-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Marston Moreteyne VC School | State | Primary | 3-9 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| N/A | Shelton Lower School | State | Primary | 2-9 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-9 years
State • Primary • 2-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Maulden Lower School | State | Primary | 2-9 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 2-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Milton Ernest CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #52 | Moggerhanger Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Newton Blossomville Church of England School | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | Church of England | Outstanding |
State • Primary • 4-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | St Mary's VA CofE Lower School | State | Primary | 2-9 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 2-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #30 | Oakley Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Greenfield CofE VC Lower School | State | Primary | 2-9 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 2-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | Putnoe Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #31 | Queen's Park Academy, Bedford | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #45 | St John Rigby Catholic Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Ravensden CofE Primary Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #48 | Renhold VC Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Ridgmont Lower School | State | Primary | 3-9 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Primary • 3-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #27 | Riseley CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Roxton Church of England Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Sharnbrook Primary | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #39 | Shortstown Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Willow Grove Primary School, Bedford | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | No Ofsted graded rating yet |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Silsoe CofE VC Lower School | State | Primary | 4-9 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #50 | Marston Vale Middle School | State | Primary | 9-13 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Broadmead Lower School | State | Primary | 5-9 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 9-13 years
State • Primary • 5-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Thurleigh Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #28 | Priory Primary School, Bedford | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #41 | Turvey Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Westoning Lower School | State | Primary | 2-9 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 2-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #20 | Wilden CofE VA Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #22 | Wilstead Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #49 | Wixams Tree Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Wootton Primary School, Bedford | State | Primary | 3-9 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-9 years
